From Chris Rylander, author of the breakout hit Fourth Stall saga, comes the third book in the Codename Conspiracy series--an incredibly funny and clever mash-up of middle grade school story and spy adventure, perfect for fans of Gordon Korman.
In this thrilling kids spy book, there is a computer program so unspeakably powerful that its mere existence is unknown to all but the most senior government agents. This computer program is capable of controlling every aspect of communication, transportation, and defense on the planet. This computer program must never fall into the wrong hands or civilization as we know it will be utterly destroyed.
This computer program is in North Dakota.
Carson Fender, a secret agent for kids aka the retired Prank Master, aka Agent Zero, aka the all-in-one World's Greatest Hero and World's Greatest Screwup, must protect this program, codenamed Exodus. He is paired once again with his best friend, Danielle, aka Agent Atlas. Together, they must solve a middle school mystery and expose an enemy agent working from inside their school--an enemy agent with the mandate to stop at nothing to help secure Exodus. Can Zero and Atlas foil this enemy before it is too late? Carson's final mission will test his loyalty, smarts, and courage as never before.
With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, can two middle school spies outsmart a hidden enemy?
- Funny School Story: When your principal is arrested for treason and your best friend unleashes fainting goats in the hallway, it's just another day at Erik Hill Middle School.
- Action and Adventure for Kids: Join Agent Zero and Agent Atlas as they race to find a world-ending computer program hidden somewhere in North Dakota.
- Friendship and Loyalty: Carson and his best friend Danielle must trust each other completely to expose a traitor working from inside their own school.
- Secret Agent Adventure: With secret messages, clever spy gadgets, and hilarious pranks, this conspiracy will keep young readers guessing until the very end.
About the Author :
Chris Rylander is the author of the Fourth Stall saga and the Epic Series of Failures trilogy, as well as Codename Zero and its sequels. A fan of baseball, statistics, and baseball statistics, he lives with his family in Chicago. You can visit him online at www.chrisrylander.com.
Review :
Praise for Countdown Zero: "Both established fans of Agent Zero and those new to the series will surely find Carson a funny and endearing mini-Bond, right down to the supercool gadgets." - Kirkus Reviews
"Double-crossings and a deadly virus pit Carson against the clock and put the fate of the world in his hands once more. This book is packed with laughs, gadgets, and close shaves." - Booklist
Praise for Codename Zero: "Carson and his friends are funny and likable, and the pacing of the story is just right. The action steadily builds to a climax that satisfies, yet also whets the appetite for a sequel. Good for reluctant readers, and for any kid who likes tales of action, mischief, and friendship." - School Library Journal
"The central premise of a middle school populated by undercover agents is a promising one, and kids who like to settle into a series will be happy to know there's more to come." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
